January 2022 Cattlemen's News

Maintaining the health of your cattle during the winter months

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FIELD REPRESENTATIVES Well, winter has arrived. It’s about one degree this morning with snow on the ground! We’ve had a great fall and a heck of a 2021 but this weather has come in with a vengeance the first week of January. The ole market has been roaring, and this cattle market is good. These lighter cattle that somebody wants to graze – even with no wheat pasture – it’s been rockin’ & rollin’. You can see why it would if you look out there at those summer months on these feeder cattle on the board up there at $1.80, $1.81, $1.82. They have a lot of value if you can figure out some way to take care of them and feed them until we can get to some grass. Everybody is after them, and there isn’t a huge availability of them. As we go along, it will just get shorter and shorter on those cattle weighing below 600 pounds that are suitable to graze.

In regards to the feeder cattle market, those weighing above 600 lbs. are probably a little lower than they were when we closed out the end of last year. We get off out there into a different market past April when you can’t get one into April now because all of them aren’t that big. Those eight-weight steers are somewhere in the 1.50’s. A few of those superstars that are really green, all black, homeraised that you know a lot about – a load of them will bring up in the .60’s.

The seven-weight cattle are not much different. A smooth 700 lb. steer will bring somewhere in the .60’s. The market is definitely good. We turned around here the first of the year and we had 11,500 cattle on Monday, January 3. On Thursday, January 6 for the Value Added sale, we were a little lighter than we thought it would be.

We had around 5000 but the market was sure good on those cattle with a little bit of meat on them. The lighter end was just out of sight for what one of them would bring.

The fat cattle market is kind of trading sideways. It’s having a little problem

figuring out what direction to go. We were selling those fats in the .40’s in December, and then we hit the first of the year and it looks like 1.37 or 1.38 and a little lower than it was.

We will probably see a few more of those cattle around, and that will put a little pressure on the market for a little while. Probably the big kicker in this cattle market is the grain. The corn is trading somewhere around $6.00. I love a drought in the winter and I hate it in the summer but if we get out there and have a little bit of a drought in the spring and this grain takes off it will have a big effect on these feeder cattle. If you have some way to protect those cattle maybe get some insurance now through the government, and insure them and do some different things to protect some of these prices we have out there in front of us. I think it would be a pretty good plan because I don’t trust this grain market.

The slaughter cow market was .03-.05 higher to start out the year. I suppose those cows will get a little stronger as they typically do the end of January into February. The bulls and slaughter cows should get a little higher because there are usually less of them around.

The stock cow market is a little sideways at the moment. I haven’t actually seen any of them yet this year but you can just tell by hanging around the regular sale on Wednesday that there is a little bit of a demand for these stock cows. I’m thinking that those stock cows and those good spring calving cows that somebody really wants will bring $1500-$2000.

I’m looking forward to 2022. I’m optimistic…cautiously optimistic… but I’m excited about all that could happen!

Jackie

Good luck & God bless!

ARKANSAS

Jimmie Brown M (501) 627-2493 Dolf Marrs: Hindsville, AR H (479) 789-2798, M (479) 790-2697 Billy Ray Mainer: Branch, AR M (479) 518-6931 *Cattle Receiving Station Jr. Smith: Melbourne, Arkansas M (870) 373-1150 *Cattle Receiving Stations 1768 AR 69B Highway, Sage, AR 72573 3479 Bexar Raod, Salem, AR 72576 Kent Swinney: Gentry, AR M (479) 524-7024

KANSAS

Pat Farrell (Video Rep): Ft. Scott, KS M (417) 850-1652 Trent Johnson (Video Rep): Ft. Scott, KS M (620) 228-1463 Chris Martin (Video Rep): Alma, KS M (785) 499-3011 Alice Myrick: Mapleton, KS M (620) 363-0740 Bob Shanks: Columbus, KS H (620) 674-3259, M (620) 674-1675

LOUISIANA

James Kennedy: DeRidder, LA M (337) 274-7406 *Cattle Receiving Station

OKLAHOMA

Fred Gates: M (417) 437-5055 Brent Gundy: Walker, MO H (417) 465-2246, M (417) 321-0958 Jim Hacker: Bolivar, MO H (417) 326-2905, M (417) 328-8905 Bruce Hall: Mount Vernon, MO M (417) 466-5170 Mark Harmon: Mount Vernon, MO M (417) 316-0101 Bryon Haskins: Lamar, MO M (417) 850-4382 J.W. Henson: Conway, MO H (417) 589-2586, M (417) 343-9488 *Cattle Receiving Station Matt Hegwer: Video Rep Carthage, MO M (417) 793-2540 Larry Jackson: Carthage, MO M (417) 850-3492 Jim Jones: Crane, MO H (417) 723-8856, M (417) 844-9225 Kelly Kissire: Anderson, MO H (417) 845-3777, M (417) 437-7622 Larry Mallory: Miller, MO H (417) 452-2660, M (417) 461-2275 Colby Matthews: Taneyville, MO M (417) 545-1537 Kenny Ogden: Lockwood, MO H (417) 537-4777, M (417) 466-8176

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Nathan Ponder: Afton, OK M (636) 295-7839 Troy Yoder: Chouteau, OK M (918) 640-8219

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Rick Aspegren: Mountain Grove, MO M (417) 547-2098 Jared Beaird: Ellsinore, MO M (573) 776-4712 *Cattle Receiving Station Klay Beisly: Nevada, MO M (417) 321-2170 Joe Brattin: Fairview, MO M (417) 439-0479 Sherman Brown: Marionville, MO H (417) 723-0245, M (417) 693-1701 Joel Chaffin: Ozark, MO H (417) 299-4727 Rick Chaffin: Ozark, MO H (417) 485-7055, M (417) 849-1230 Jack Chastain: Bois D’Arc, MO H (417) 751-9580, M (417) 849-5748 Ted Dahlstrom, DVM: Staff Vet Stockyards (417) 548-3074; O (417) 235-4088 Tim Durman: Seneca, MO H (417) 776-2906, M (417) 438-3541 Jerome Falls: Sarcoxie, MO H (417) 548-2233, M (417) 793-5752 Nick Flannigan: Fair Grove, MO M (417) 316-0048 Kenneth & Mary Ann Friese: Friedheim, MO H (573) 788-2143, M (573) 225-7932 *Cattle Receiving Station Trey Faucett: Mt. Vernon, MO M (417) 737-2610

Dennis Raucher: Mount Vernon, MO M (417) 316-0023 Cotton Reed: Exeter, MO M (417) 342-5373 Russ Ritchart: Jasper, MO M (417) 483-3295 Lonnie Robertson: Galena, MO M (417) 844-1138 Justin Ruddick: Southwest City, MO M (417) 737-2270 Alvie Sartin: Seymour, MO M (417) 840-3272 *Cattle Receiving Station Jim Schiltz: Lamar, MO H (417) 884-5229, M (417) 850-7850 Cash Skiles: Purdy, MO M (417) 669-4629 David Stump: Jasper, MO H (417) 537-4358, M (417) 434-5420 Matt Sukovaty: Bolivar, MO H (417) 326-4618, M (417) 399-3600 Mike Theurer: Lockwood, MO H (417) 232-4358, M (417) 827-3117 Tim Varner: Washburn, MO H (417) 826-5645, M (417) 847-7831 Brandon Woody: Walnut Grove, MO M (417) 827-4698 Misti Primm and Cindy Thompson: Office (417) 548-2333 Video Cattle Production: Matt Oehlschlager and Clay Eldridge (417) 548-2333

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TEXAS

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DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS

Operational Limits

By Justin Sexten for Cattlemen’s News The idea of flipping the calendar to a new year is increasingly foreign as we continue to move toward digital planning. I count myself as someone who historically used paper calendars primarily as an organized notepad to remind me of the past rather than looking forward. Increasingly my calendar notes are being replaced by pictures and screenshots in an attempt to integrate and digitize my records.

The start of the new year offers the opportunity to reflect and plan at the same time. Many tend to use the new year as a goal setting period while others are more focused on evaluating the successes and shortcomings of 2021. Looking through my collective notes for 2021, I realize many of the key records needed are poorly captured in my pictures.

When reviewing the past to plan for the future, we often focus on the outcomes rather than the process. Outcome evaluation is relatively simple; was the decision profitable or not? The factors of profitability are straightforward – lower costs or greater revenue.

These metrics make sense when the enterprise is short term and the alternatives are limited in scope.

If we take a long-term view of return on investment and labor resources, enterprise profitability often doesn’t tell the entire story.

In these cases the decision’s impact is deferred beyond our scope of memory or record keeping capacity. Here success is viewed as progress where immediate financial incentives may be less clear.

The context of the choices we opted against can be as insightful as the decision itself.

For many long-term decisions we focus on evaluating the many alternatives due to the size and time the decision may impact the operation.

This same evaluation is worth considering for all decisions regardless of scope, as the small decisions can add up over time to expand or limit the operation.

Whether recognized or not, we impose operational constraints on each alternative decision.

These may be as impactful as the choice we decide to implement. Our decision process is more likely a product of what we are willing to implement rather than the most financially correct decision at the time.

Consider the decision to market calves at weaning. For many, determining if preconditioning pays is a secondary decision to evaluating if we can process, manage and feed calves for another 45 days.

With time as the most limiting and valuable resource in most operations, evaluating the opportunity for financial gain in light of time commitment is a real factor. While the 45day time commitment may be pressing at the moment, how 6

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this example potential enterprise fits within the broader scope and future of the operation is worth considering.

The factor of time was highlighted in a recent Twitter thread by Ndamukong Suh. His focus was on having a long-term vision, thinking in years rather than months. He commented “Nothing is fatal on a long enough time scale. You can always rebound, come back, do better”.

The cattle business requires a long-term outlook. Without tracking the scope of alternatives we don’t or won’t implement the ability to evaluate improvements, and do better is also limited.

If all we consider when evaluating a decision’s outcome is the markets and cattle biology then one or the other will surely be the cause.

Because we don’t factor in the alternative constraints doesn’t mean those constraints didn’t affect our outcome. There is no shortage of constraints placed on most beef operations. Leaving aside “that’s the way it’s always been done”, for most operations enterprise execution is limited by some combination of labor, capital, risk, and knowledge.

As you look toward setting goals for 2022 consider the opportunities to address these operational constraints. A place to start identifying your unique operational limitations is development of the many sub-categories within the buckets above.

Another way to identify limitations is to consider the perpetual goals of reducing input costs, adding value and enhancing marketing. For most, these goals are increasingly difficult to make annual progress toward. How might these goals be enhanced by reducing operational limits?

Another way to identify limitations is considering practices others use that “will not work” in your operation. Buying hay, limit feeding, purchasing replacements, running yearlings, genetic testing, early weaning, and retained ownership are just a few ideas that come to mind. Working through a couple of these examples will highlight operational limits and may identify an enterprise opportunity for the new year.

If enterprise expansion isn’t in the plan for 2022 consider the opportunity to refine how you inform decision making. We have limited control of the market. Understanding the limitations within the operation can provide insights on controllable aspects of the business we need to consider in the long term.

Justin Sexten is the Head of Industry and Network Partnerships Precision Animal Health at Zoetis.

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MANAGEMENT MATTERS

Take Care of Your Bulls this Winter to Prepare Them for the Coming Spring Breeding Season

By Anita Ellis for Cattlemen’s News It’s easy to think of bull management only during the main time of their intended ‘job’ – breeding season. But, management in the months prior to this time will better prepare your bulls. During the winter is the time to maintain and prepare them for the coming spring breeding season.

Many of these steps that will be discussed will be easiest if bulls are separated. Most importantly is to separate bulls from other females, then, if possible, from other bulls. This way, you can uniformly feed and manage bulls of similar nutritional requirements and ages.

However, having enough pen or pasture space can be a limiting factor for this.

if this bull is not recovering appropriately or is unsatisfactory (not passing), this gives you time to find a replacement.

To get ahead of potential problems that can come up right before the breeding season, monitor your bulls with these simple tips. Winter can be a tough time to keep on top of all of these considerations, but it is critical for your upcoming spring breeding season and successful calf crop.

Anita Ellis is the extension field specialist and the central region Show-Me Select coordinator for the University of Missouri Extension.

For other nutritional considerations, provide high quality forage (stockpile, hay, etc.) and supplement based on National Research Council (NRC) requirements. Be sure to monitor your animal’s Body Condition Score (BCS), 1-9 with 1=emaciated and 9=obese. Bulls should be maintained at a BCS of 6, to prepare for potential weight loss during the breeding season. This can be as much as 100-400 pounds! It is possible to have a reduction in semen quality at a BCS of 4 or 7 as compared to the ideal score of 5 or 6.

Never forget a good vitamin and mineral program! Important minerals for bulls are selenium (Se – sperm cell development), zinc (Zn – sperm cell plasma membrane), and iodine (I – aids in foot rot issues).

During the winter, keeping enough available water can be challenging with the lower temperatures. A 1,600 pound bull can drink up to 8.7 gallons a day in 40oF temperatures.

This, of course, goes up as the temperature increases.

Wet, cold, winter conditions can cause problems for maintaining bulls if adequate shelter or windbreaks and bedding aren’t provided.

If frostbite of the scrotum occurs, it will have a discolored and scabbed appearance. This will hinder thermoregulation of the testes as the bull will not be able to normally raise or lower his scrotum. Proper bedding, especially if bulls are maintained or separated in penned dry lots, is important during cold, wet, muddy conditions. Otherwise, your bull could be battling foot issues especially if he is being managed on a high concentrate diet.

Whether bulls are maintained in a pen or pasture, exercise is another critical component.

Once the breeding season begins, they will be doing a lot of walking and checking females.

By spacing out the water source, minerals, feed bunks, and hay (if provided), you can keep your bulls active enough during the winter months. It is important to keep your bulls in shape for traveling, not fat.

Finally, work with your veterinarian on developing a suitable plan for your bulls. Establish a good vaccination program. Some of these vaccinations will need to be administered 30days before the start of the breeding season.

Additionally, schedule Breeding Soundness Exams (BSE) 30-60 days before the start of the breeding season. If an issue is found, especially one that affects sperm quality, 60 days will give the bull time to potentially recover and produce new sperm. For example, a frostbite issue as mentioned before. In the meantime, January 2022

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Continued Growth

By Chris Chinn, Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture The day before writing this article, I joined Governor Parson on a conference call with officials from three Israeli companies looking for a place to bring jobs and technology to the U.S. The technology could be impactful for the beef and dairy sectors, two areas of strength for Missouri. The jobs, well, you understand the importance of creating new jobs in our state.

I’m proud to say that these potential new businesses to our state is a continuation of exciting news about jobs and expansion last year. In November, we were thrilled to learn that family owned American Foods Group has chosen Missouri, and specifically Warren County, for a new, state-of-the-art beef processing facility. At full capacity, the plant will employee 1,300 people and process 2,400 head per day.

This project was the result of a team effort from the local community, as well as the Missouri departments of Economic Development, Natural Resources and Agriculture. The entire region will benefit from the new plant and we are excited to watch it develop from the ground up.

Last spring, Missouri Prime Beef Packers opened for business in an already existing plant near Pleasant Hope, in southwest Missouri. This plant employs nearly 300 people from the area and can process 500 cattle each day. One day each week is dedicated to their Show Me Beef brand, which promotes beef born, raised, finished and harvested in Missouri. You can find Show Me Beef in retail outlets across the state. What a tremendous way to showcase the beef industry, where we continue to be a national leader.

If there is anything the pandemic showed, it is that consumers want to purchase local product. They want to know where their food comes from and the farmer or rancher who grew or raised it.

Consumer interest peaked when meat cases were empty at the beginning of the pandemic. Covid-19 impacted processing facilities across the nation, shuttering some plants entirely for days or even weeks. As those plants remained closed and chains didn’t move, live animals bottlenecked on farms and ranches in Missouri and many other states.

Those bottlenecks left livestock many producers scrambling for places to go with ready-to-harvest animals. It wasn’t long before our small- and medium-sized plants were at, and well beyond, processing capacity. I’m sure you heard stories of processors booked out through 2021 and into 2022.

The Missouri legislature also saw this need and provided $20 million in Cares Act funding for expansion of meat processing. Our team turned those dollars around in the form of a grant in less than six months time. I’m proud to say that today Missouri is home to 27 additional inspected facilities than at the start of the pandemic. There is twice the processing capacity in our state. The number will continue to rise, as nine facilities have applied to become state-inspected plants in 2022. Not all states have state inspection options for their producers. I am so pleased the Missouri Department of Agriculture can provide this service to our citizens.

This growth in meat processing is positive in so many ways.

Livestock producers have more options for their product. Not only more choices of facilities, but also simply the opportunity to finish more animals in Missouri rather than shipping them out of state after weaning. An increase in retained animals means more feed and supplies purchased in our local co-ops and feed stores. These are all positives for rural Missouri.

For consumers, there are more locations to purchase local proteins. Many Missouri processors also have storefronts where they sell other products to complement your meat purchases, such as rubs and barbecue sauces. We love when these items are also produced by Missouri companies. So many of them can also be found through the Missouri Grown program at www.MissouriGrownUSA.com.

It is so important that we continue to promote Missouri and encourage business growth. Dairy farms leaving the heavy regulations and drought areas of the west are looking at Missouri, where they find water and grass. Agriculture companies look to the Show Me State because we are not only agriculture friendly, but also building a job-ready workforce at technical schools and universities.

Missouri is a great place to live and work. We must create opportunity for our kids to live here, work here, and return to the family farm. We must continue to welcome companies and encourage new ones to open their doors in the Show Me State. Agriculture can continue to be a leader in this area.

My team and I are proud of our state and proud to call this home.

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Risk Management Needed in 2022?

By Scott Brown for Cattlemen’s News Nearly all signs point to higher cattle prices in 2022. United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest 2022 estimates show an almost one-billion-pound decline in beef supplies in 2022. The expected production decline more than offsets their projection of an export decline of 185 million pounds and results in per capita beef consumption declining by nearly two pounds per person in 2022 relative to 2021. Given their projections for the 2022 beef supply and demand outlook, USDA’s report projects fed cattle prices to be about $13 per hundredweight higher in 2022 relative to 2021.

Although every piece of data points to a smaller beef cow herd in 2022, the drought regions will ultimately plan a crucial role in the level of 2022 U.S. beef production. USDA’s January 1 cattle inventory report released at the end of January will provide more precise information regarding cattle inventories.

With all the positive news for cattle producers expected in 2022, there may be little thought about risk management for feeder cattle prices in the year ahead. However, there are some excellent opportunities to manage downside price risk while still allowing producers to take advantage if higher cattle price projections prove correct.

There are some options to provide risk management against lower feeder cattle prices for the fall of 2022. Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) provided by USDA’s Risk Management Agency is just one opportunity to protect downside risk.

Several factors could result in weaker cattle price strength in the year ahead.

Domestic beef demand has been robust in 2021. Although there are no signs of weakening domestic demand to date, there remains some uncertainty about economic growth in 2022 that could translate into weaker beef demand in the year ahead. It will be hard to repeat the domestic demand strength found in 2021.

U.S. beef exports have been strong in 2021, with a nearly 500-million-pound increase relative to the 2020 level. China has been critical to the growth in 2021 U.S. beef exports. Stronger competition from competitors like Australia and weaker demand from China could result in beef exports retreating back at 2020 levels.

Feed costs will also influence feeder cattle prices. 2022 new crop corn futures are only about $0.80 per bushel below current corn prices and will be affected by the acreage planted next spring and weather during the summer.

At the end of 2020, 43-week LRP feeder weight on steers coverage levels were at about $147.50 at a premium cost similar to today’s 43-week LRP feeder weight on steers that are about $178. LRP offers about a $30 higher coverage level for fall 2022 feeder steers for about the same cost relative to fall 2021 feeder steers.

Although all signs point to higher 2022 cattle prices, risk management remains important to evaluate. Many producers may choose to self-insure against the downside risk in cattle prices in the year ahead. However, it is worth considering whether products like LRP offer an attractive way to eliminate at least a portion of the downside risk. It’s worth a call to your local crop insurance agent to explore whether LRP fits in your 2022 risk management plan.

Scott Brown is a livestock economist with the University of Missouri. He grew up on a diversified farm in northwest Missouri.

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Kylie Patterson Named BioZyme® Area Sales Manager For Immediate Release from BioZyme® Kylie Patterson has been named the new Area Sales Manager for the state of Missouri. As an ASM, she will work to develop new dealerships and build upon current dealer and customer relationships while promoting BioZyme’s numerous product lines. She replaces Dave Gallagher, who will retire December 31, after nearly 42 years with the company.

“I feel like BioZyme truly supports not only youth in agriculture, but also livestock producers. The company’s core values are well aligned with mine,” Patterson said.

Patterson brings a diverse livestock background to her new role. She grew up near San Antonio, Texas, raising and showing Brahman cattle. She attended both Blinn College and Oklahoma State University, where she won high individual in both the junior and senior college national livestock judging contests at the North American. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State and has been pursuing a master’s degree at Texas A&M while assisting with a successful livestock judging program.

“Kylie brings an energetic livestock background and network that she has gained through her time at OSU and Texas A&M. She is very willing to assist our current customer base as well as establish new ones and will be very good at the education of our product offering. Being named high individual at the North American during her judging career proves that she is a solid thinker and has the ability to make good decisions. We are very excited that she has joined the BioZyme Team,” said Alan Lee, BioZyme Director of Domestic Business Development.

Patterson is excited to establish relationships in her new territory. She will relocate from Texas to Columbia, Missouri. She enjoys anything with livestock and her dog Maverick.

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“Out With the Old – In With the New in 2022” A Fresh Start With Your Cowherd Mineral Delivery!

By Dr. Dan Dhuyvetter, Ruminant Nutritionist, Midcontinent Livestock Supplements Delivering bagged Vitamin and Mineral supplements to your cows has been one of those less desirable tasks that can encompass its fair share of frustration. Did you bring enough duct tape along to repair the sacks that for some unknown reason have developed multiple gaping holes that leave a gun powder like trail all the way from the feed shed to the truck?

Once you get to the pasture, where’s the feeder? Usually close to the gate so you don’t have to go too far out in the pasture.

Is it upright? Can it still hold the supplement or is it busted up from the bulls taking it to task?

Are there caked-up large, solidified chunks leftover from last season? Is there a salt lick from where the prevailing winds blew it out of the feeder? How about a mud hole from it being stuck in the same spot for as long as you can remember?

When you finally get to the feeder and look in, is the supplement completely gone? Untouched perhaps? Did the recent rains turn it into a vitamin and mineral block?

We are all creatures of habit and a part of an “Agri-Culture” that is rich in tradition with a good share of us that subscribe to the old adage… “If it Ain’t Broke… Don’t Fix it.” As we think about wrapping up 2021 and starting up with a new 2022 and you made it through the first few paragraphs, maybe you can honestly admit that there may be a few things “broke” with your mineral supplement program or at least wonder what is he getting at that can improve the way I get vitamins and minerals into my cows?

First and foremost, the nutritional composition of a vitamin/ mineral supplement is vital for maintaining both cow and calf performance. By matching the production stage of your cows or cow/calf pairs with the forages that you are grazing, a properly formulated supplement can meet your needs. Now, how do you make sure that not one, not two, but all of the cattle in the pasture can and are enticed to consume what they need for optimal performance?

As indicated, the old ways are purchasing bagged, loose, vitamin/mineral mixes, putting them in a stationary feeder

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and hoping you get the goldilocks intake result… not too little, not too much, but just the right amount. Most everyone has dealt with the under or no intake, the “can’t get ahead of em” over consumption, the boss cow setting up camp, rain leaching and hardening, wind losses, or seasonal intake changes.

We probably have just grown to tolerate or accept all of these variables that negatively impact loose mineral consumption and the actual precision of delivering what is needed to each individual animal in the herd.

Time for Fixin! There’s a much better way for delivering vitamins and minerals in a self-fed form that can eliminate the hassles, the losses, the skips, the overages and excessive costs.

Midcontinent Livestock Supplements (MLS) puts specifically formulated vitamins and mineral blends in an extremely palatable, but highly controlled delivery in the most weather proof form on the market. All in a container with the portability to put in desired pasture locations where you want your cattle to graze. No restrictions with it being kept up by the gate for convenience of deliveries.

By going from the old way, to the new way, MLS uses dehydrated molasses as a key ingredient for regulating intake for finding the “just right” amount and enticing all cattle to get their share with the tremendous palatability of molasses. The dehydrated Molasses properties only allows individual cattle to get a limited amount of intake before they need to get back at grazing and the surface then softens for the next cow up.

And talk about weatherability. Rain does not impact the integrity of the supplement as cattle will simply drink any water from the surface with the intake controls still in place. Individual tubs come with the supplement so there is no additional feeder expense or repairs.

One last benefit of using MSL tubs is the power of palatability.

By placing the tubs in different parts of the pasture, you can impact where your herd grazes as they will spend their time in proximity of the tubs and where they are able to access water. You are better able to manage grazing distribution and managing your forage resources.

At MLS we think of our supplements being a “Multi-Tool”. In just one supplement you get: - High quality specific nutrient fortification to supplement your grazing Beef cattle - Highly palatable molasses base to encourage intake across your herd - Consistent, precision controlled low intake for reduced cost per head per day - Reduced labor and equipment expenses - Weatherproof and self-contained portable tub mineral delivery - Elimination of waste during storage or feeding - Enhanced grazing management by tub pasture placement Dan hails from a small ranching community in northwestern North Dakota where he grew up on a grain and livestock farm. Earning multiple degrees while pursuing his education, he has attended North Dakota State, Montana State and New Mexico State where he earned his Ph.D in ruminant nutrition. He has worked in the feed industry for a number of years helping to develop prominent brands and products in the cattle marketplace. His drive and desire to create products and programs that create and capture value for a producer make him a valuable tool for MLS to grow and evolve as a company. He currently resides in Mankato, Minnesota, where he enjoys multiple outdoor activities such as bird hunting in the fall and ice skating as well as keeping up with his five wonderful children.

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Three Tips for Winter Feeding and Weight Management of Stocker Cattle

By Eric Bailey for Cattlemen’s News Control cost of gain Outside of keeping the stocker cattle alive, the most important task of your business is to control cost of gain. Any growing cattle business is not going to be successful if the cost to put a pound of weight on is greater than the value of the additional pounds. With feed and fertilizer along with cattle prices up, this can be a challenge.

First, consider a target on cost of gain for stocker cattle. Feedlot cost of gain is currently in the $1.10-$1.15 per lb. Generally speaking, we want stocker cattle cost of gains to be less than 2/3 feedlot cost of gain. Cost of gain calculations should include feed, medicine, vaccinations, interest on cattle feed, trucking, and yardage.

Feed is usually the largest contributor to cost of gain. There are two scenarios where cost of gain can be negatively impacted by feed. The first scenerio includes if your feed is more expensive than the weight you are putting on calves. If my feed costs $0.20 per lb. ($400 per ton), but it only requires 3-4 pounds of feed per pound of gain, then your feed cost of gain should be $0.60-$0.80. That’s a reasonable deal. However, if you’re paying that much for feed, but it takes 7-8 pounds of feed per pound of gain, then your cost of gain is going to be

$1.20-$1.40. If you are paying a lot for feed, make sure it is working for you and calves are gaining well.

The second scenario is the exact opposite. Your strategy to reduce cost of gain is to feed the cheapest feed imaginable. For some, that may be home-raised hay and a little bit of commodity mix. Your feed costs may be low, but if the hay is 50% total digestible nutrient (TDN) fescue hay and you’re only feeding a couple of pounds of commodity mix per day, the cattle may only gain half a pound a day. If you are spending $0.60-$0.70 per calf, per day in this “miser mix” but they are only gaining 0.5 pounds per day, then your cost of gain will be $1.20-$1.40.

Again, cost of gain is the most important metric for any kind of growing calf business. Keep track of it, and try to keep it as low as possible. Below will be a couple of more tips to help keep cost of gain under control Keep energy concentration of the diet up As a nutritionist, the nutrient I focus on more than any other when growing calves is energy. Protein, minerals and vitamins matter too, but they’re the mortar that holds the wall together, not the bricks that make the wall. You have no

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Continued from previous page wall without bricks (energy, in this analogy). I come across many of the “miser mix” scenarios from above.

In general, fescue hay is unlikely to be above 55% TDN, and when I build rations for growing cattle, I aim for a diet with TDN above 65%.

Increasing the energy concentration of the diet reduces the pounds of feed required per pound of weight gain. I have a YouTube video (https:// bit.ly/342LkuL) that explores this concept in more detail.

Watch manure piles for indication of nutrition I am currently custom-grazing stocker cattle on stockpiled fescue. I am also feeding 3-4 lbs. per head, per day of soyhulls. The soyhulls are designed to provide additional energy to the calves. An important piece of my management with these calves is watching their manure. I am using the consistency of their manure to decide when to rotate pastures.

Ideally, cattle grazing stockpiled tall fescue this time of year will have manure the consistency of pumpkin pie filling. This consistency tells me that the feed they consume is digestible enough to pass through the gut in a reasonable amount of time.

When manure piles stack, feed is staying in the gut for a long time and water is being absorbed. This makes the manure piles drier, and they begin to stack. As I rotate through pastures, it is interesting to watch the manure consistency change from loose to firm the longer cattle are in the pasture. Cattle will graze the high-quality feed first, then the old, brown dormant grass only when the green, newer forage is gone. Stocker calves that are stacking manure piles are not gaining weight as quickly as those with looser manure. Keep track of manure, and let it help you decide when to rotate pastures.

Eric Bailey is the State Extension Beef Nutrition Specialist for University of Missouri.

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Reduce Winter Herd Health Challenges with Proper Feed, Water Sources

By Samantha Athey for Cattlemen’s News Winter always poses its challenges to cattle producers, but a little bit of knowledge and preparation can lessen these winter woes and keep herds healthier and performing better.

“Pneumonia is the No. 1 winter illness, especially in stressed cattle,” said Dr. Paul Gautz, veterinarian at the Animal Clinic of Sarcoxie.

Stress, such as shipping, weaning, and extreme weather conditions, can affect cattle of all ages, he continued. Stress also can cause coccidia and blackleg concerns in calves.

“Coccidiosis can be controlled in calves with ionophores in the ration — these include Rumensin or Bovatec — but a flare-up may still require treatment with a Corid drench or addition to the water,” Gautz explained.

“Another problem in the winter that some cattlemen may not consider is GI impactions due to dry forage and inadequate water intake because of extreme temperatures and/or icedover water,” he continued.

Older cows in late gestation or early lactation also may have issues with winter tetany and grass tetany, he said.

According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Aaron Berger and Mary Drewnoski, grass tetany is generally considered an issue when cattle graze immature cool season grasses or lush annual forages in the spring, but tetany can occur when cattle are fed hay during the winter. This is especially true if hay is the only source of feed and low in magnesium and calcium and furthermore, high in potassium.

“Tetany is kept to a minimum with good quality forage and mineral high in magnesium, especially in late December or January,” Gautz said. “Even under the best management, some cattle may still be affected. Careful observation, which leads to early diagnosis and treatment, is the key to success with these.”

The key prevention strategies for many winter health issues in cattle are not only providing good quality forage with adequate protein and salt, but also having a good source of clean, unfrozen water to keep cattle’s digestive tracts healthy, Gautz said.

Additionally, Gautz recommended a good fall vaccination program including treatment for respiratory viruses such as IBR, BVD, BRSV, PI3, bacterial Pasteurella, and blackleg as well as deworming and louse control measures. Together, these pieces of the herd health program will help support cattle’s immune systems and enable them to fight off many potential issues in the winter months.

“A dry place to bed down and a good windbreak help lower stress and prevent all of the above,” Gautz said. “Some of the biggest mistakes producers make during the winter months are overcrowding in shelters, which creates wet bedding and high humidity. This is almost worse than being exposed to extreme weather.”

Brad Schick with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln advised cattle producers account for the wind chill factor’s effect on livestock performance and survival. Even with heavy winter hair coats, cattle must increase their feed intake to maintain body temperatures and fight off cold stress. He said cattle’s energy requirements increase 13% for each 10-degree drop due to wind chill below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Though this may not happen as often in the Four States as in northern states, cold stress will most likely impact cattle in the area at some point this winter season.

“Other major mistakes are not balancing protein and energy to the requirements of the animals and not sorting animals into groups based on similar needs,” he said.

As winter temperatures pop up in the forecast, keep these items in mind to maintain livestock performance and maintain overall herd health.

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Then he looks at me with those big brown eyes,head cocked to one side. I know, and he knows, that he owns me.

He’s got a voracious appetite, eats everything in sight (except dog food or anything nutritious). Yesterday he ate a roll of Arkansas commemorative quarters, he thought they were delicious! He had to spend the night in ICU, my vet is doing all that he can do.

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A Bold Move to Better the Industry

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advance of their freezers being low. I had a new customer who had never in their life purchased bulk beef calling me requesting a quarter beef order. I was selling more beef than I was raising and making calls to fellow farmers around me requesting to market their animals for them. I was ecstatic until I called the butcher to get more dates as I needed them.

I remember this clearly. It was June 2020. I was standing in the middle of a construction site when the butcher returned my call. They were sad to inform me that ALL of their 2020 dates had been filled. I took a step back, surprised at the news.

I collected my thoughts and forged on. “That is no problem.

Can you book me for early 2021”. That was a hard no. Not only were all of their 2020 dates filled, all of their 2021 dates were spoken for as well. In June of 2020. My jaw hit the ground.

Surely they did not understand my request. But they clearly understood my request and in fact, all of their 2021 dates were filled as well. I believe at that moment in time my stomach became ill and a tear may have streamed down my cheek. If I cannot get slaughter dates for my animals, I have no beef available. If I have no beef available, I have no income. I frantically called my husband. He is a problem solver. I was sure he would have a solution. He did not.

For the next few weeks we brainstormed and did research.

What does it take to build and open a small scale processing plant? How would you staff such a facility? How much investment would you need to build from scratch? Could this work as a co-op? It all seemed so daunting. It still does. The idea of opening a processing plant as a farmer seems impossible. We are not butchers. We know how to raise animals, not process them. In the end we agreed it was just too great of risk we were not comfortable making. We would roll with what 2021 threw at us and learn from it.

While this problem exists for the small direct marketers, a much larger problem exists for farmers and ranchers selling finished cattle. With the consolidation of meat processing on a large scale, farmers and ranchers are at the mercy of a processing system that is failing them. The population wants beef on their table. They want American beef. We need the American farmer and rancher to be able to support themselves. Just recently a group of ranchers in Nebraska made the jump that I did not feel comfortable making. They took matters into their own hands and started to build a solution for their beef woes.

They are diversifying supply within this amazing industry in hopes of making a better market for everyone raising finished cattle. It is a bold move that comes with many risks but in the end, if they are successful, the benefits will far outweigh the risks... more money to the American Cattlemen and Cattlewomen. I may not know any of these men and women, but I am so proud to see action happening. Problem = a homegrown solution.

It was not until just this very week that I finally feel better about our processing future. Our butcher emailed me with dates for 2022. They are not the dates we wanted but these dates at least guarantee processing of animals that I can plan around. I can inform customers when their orders will ready, rather than telling them “sometime in the next six months”. I foresee many changes to come in the processing arena, both big and small. While we must roll along for now, I hope the few that were brave enough to take on a big risk will make all of our futures bright with beef.

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2022 Cattle Industry Outlook

By Derrell Peel for Cattlemen’s News Cattle markets finished 2021 on a strong note with prices for all classes of cattle significantly higher year over year and carrying momentum into the new year. Both supply and demand fundamentals are in better shape as the new year begins and are expected to support higher cattle prices in the coming year. Calf, feeder and fed cattle prices are projected to average 5-10 percent higher year-over-year in 2022.

Cattle inventories will continue to tighten in 2022, with liquidation potentially augmented by continued drought conditions across much of the country. Increased beef cow slaughter and reduced heifer retention in 2021 contributed to smaller cattle inventories going into 2022. Tighter feeder cattle supplies and declining feedlot production will contribute to reductions in cattle slaughter in the coming year. Expected decreases in cattle slaughter could be temporarily slowed if drought forces additional cattle liquidation and delays the impact of declining cattle inventories until later in the year. Beef production is forecast to decline 2.0-2.5 percent year over year from record 2021 levels, further supporting cattle prices this year.

Beef demand was strong in 2021 and is expected to continue strong in 2022. Average Choice boxed beef prices in 2021 were up 17 percent year-over-year. Boxed beef prices are expected to hold steady to modestly higher in 2022. Per capita beef consumption is expected to decrease to 56.7 pounds, down from 58.5 pounds in 2021. Decreased beef consumption is expected due to the decrease in total beef production in 2022. Retail

beef prices have held strong relative to pork and chicken and are expected to continue strong in the coming year. Total meat supplies are projected to increase to another record level in 2022 as increased broiler production offsets reduced beef production and steady pork production.

The beef and cattle trade picture improved significantly in 2021 and is projected to continue supportive in 2022. Beef exports will likely decline modestly from record levels in 2021, but declining beef imports will maintain a favorable net trade situation in 2022. Japan and South Korea continue to be the largest markets for beef exports, but rapid growth in the China/Hong Kong market is pushing export totals higher. The China/HK share of total beef exports has increased from 8.7 percent in 2019 to 19.3 percent for the January-October period in 2021. China is rapidly closing the gap the share of the leading markets, Japan (24.2 percent of exports) and South Korea (23.1 percent of exports) for the first ten months of 2021.

Revenue expectations are certainly higher for cattle producers in 2022, but profitability will depend on costs as well. In general, cattle producers will face increased costs for feed, fuel, fertilizer and other production inputs. Cost management takes on heightened importance in this period of rising input costs. Feed costs are typically the largest cost item for cow-calf producers and non-grazing feed (harvested forage and purchased supplement) costs are significantly higher compared to grazing feed costs. Early planning for forage production and Continued on next page

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- Producers can choose to cover from 1 head up to 6,000 head per sales contract and can cover a maximum of 12,000 head per year. If the actual ending value is below the coverage price, the producer will receive an indemnity payment for the price difference. An example from the Nov. 29, 2021, market with a 30-week contract ending in August 2022 covering 99% of the board price shown below.

In this example, the first row of 100 steers shows the producer protected his $65,287 investment by insuring he would receive a minimum of $133,492 at the sale’s closing. This insured a gross profit of $65,287 or $652.87 per steer. LRP can be customized to protect any operation and multiple contracts may be secured throughout the year.

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There are reasons to be quite optimistic about cattle markets in 2022. Despite the challenges of rising input costs, profitability prospects are increased. Of course, producers in drought regions face continued challenges to even maintain herd levels if the drought persists or expands in the coming year. The drought situation in 2022 may have significant cattle market impacts, not only in

the short term this year, but also for the next several years. The cattle industry is poised for cyclically stronger markets in 2022 and most likely in 2023 as well. The trajectory of the industry beyond 2022 will depend on numerous factors including continued drought (or not); macroeconomic conditions that will shape beef demand and input costs; and international cattle and beef trade among other factors that may arise.

Derrell S. Peel is an Agribusiness and Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist for the Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University.

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Increased Nutrient Requirements for Cows and Calves in Winter

By Jessica Allan for Cattlemen’s News It seems like Mother Nature cannot make up her mind as to which season we are in. Every week lately we have been on a roller coaster of temperatures and weather. And, who would have ever guessed we would get tornadic activity in late December? All this weather uncertainty is putting stress on everyone’s immune systems, including our cattle herds. Just like we hear from our doctor and our mom, a good diet and good nutrition are important in keeping our cattle herds healthy too.

A cattle herd’s nutritional requirements will change throughout the year, depending on weather, gestation and lactation stages. A group of feeder calves will also have different requirements than a group of momma cows. Chuck Hubbert with MFA provided some insight into cattle nutrition, especially regarding the winter months.

“I prescribe to the barrel and stave concept of nutrition – performance will be limited to the shortest stave in your barrel,” says Hubbert. “In winter feeding, our concerns are correct nutrition as compared to weather and winter forage challenges.

Incorrect nutrition can lead to not enough energy which can lead to performance loss, whether that be in less weight gained or calving losses.”

In winter, energy requirements go up. A cow’s energy requirement goes up 1% for every degree below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and for a wet cow, those energy requirements go up 2% for every degree below 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Then you have the mud to contend with, which also increases a cow’s energy requirement, while lowering her intake (trampling of pasture and hay).

Another hurdle, according to Hubbert, is roughage intake.

Ideally, a producer will have stockpiled grass for the winter months. Typically, regardless of where you are in the nation, we end up supplementing with hay at some point during winter. However, depending on how you feed the hay and the nutritional quality of the hay, it may end up being more beneficial as fertilizer to the soil than to the cattle for maintenance and growth.

So, what can we do to make sure our herds stay healthy and productive during winter? Hubbert recommends starting and/ or maintaining a good nutrient program now to ensure our spring calving cows have healthy calves come spring 2022 and that those cows re-breed in a timely fashion. A program’s best forage should be kept for lactating cows going into and starting the breeding season, and for growing calves. Quality forage and a quality mineral source are the foundation of a herd’s nutrition, with supplements as needed.

Hubbert recommends using a body condition scoring (BCS) system to evaluate your herd and what their nutritional needs might be in the coming months. On a 9-point scale, the ideal BCS would be 5-6. The thinner a cow is, the lower her score will be, and the lower her performance. Thinner cows may not milk well, have poorer quality and quantity of colostrum, lack the energy to calve well, and take longer to re-breed. In order

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for a cow to increase her BCS one point, she will need to gain approximately one hundred pounds, which in turn is gained by increasing her total digestable nutrients (TDN), one pound for each pound needed to gain. Each rating gain towards the ideal range should increase her pregnancy rate by 10 points, making her a more productive member of the farm team.

The points made above as to thinner cows’ performance will also lead to poorer calf performance. Per Hubbert, fetal programming is the momma cow’s nutrition and stress during pregnancy that affect the developing calf. Two things we look for in good calves are muscle mass and marbling. Research has shown that the number of muscle cells occurs before eight months of gestation, and marbling is determined later. Development of organs and bone structure is also occurring during the entire gestation period. Stress of any sort can affect fertility in developing calf fetuses. If some of us take a look at our herds, says Hubbert, many of us who keep back replacement heifers usually see those born after a stress period (a drought or bad winter) disappear from the herd after a time. All of this can be affected by the nutritional quality of our roughage and supplements.

So what nutrients are needed to help a cow maximize her production in the herd? Just like we are told to take our vitamins and minerals, they are also important in a cow’s nutrition to maintain health production; the most common would include calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium and vitamin E. A healthy rumen is also necessary. Her rumen will provide all the amino acids her body needs, but if she is stressed, her rumen pH may drop. In order to keep that from occurring, a cow needs adequate energy and a nitrogen source for the bugs in her rumen to make those amino acids, says Hubbert. Not only do these keep her and her gut healthy, they also contribute to milk production.

Lowering stress by providing adequate nutrition is another method to help a cow maximize her production. Any energy she loses to stress, she is unable to put back into fetal development and milk production, let alone body condition maintenance.

What about feeder calves? As mentioned above, growing calves should be kept on the best pastures to provide the maximum nutrition. Growing calves needs energy and protein – the energy for muscle and fat growth and the protein for growing frames. Minerals and vitamins are good supplements to maintain healthy calves. Keep in mind, Hubbert says, calves that are growing well, with plenty of energy and protein and little stress, are usually the healthiest and fattest in the herd.

All in all, it is of benefit to an operation’s bottom line to keep the cattle herd in quality nutrition and stress-free environments. Skimping out on those now also means a slimmer check in the end.

Jessica Allan is a commercial and agricultural relationship manager and lender with Guaranty Bank in Carthage and Neosho, MO. She and her husband live in Jasper County and maintain a cattle herd with her parents in Newton County.

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The Basics of Cattle Mineral Programs

By Rebecca Mettler for Cattlemen’s News Selecting a mineral program for a cowherd is no easy task.

The selection decision becomes complicated due to a host of factors, including, the vast number of products on the market, quantity and quality of ingredients, cost, ease of use, palatability, and the need for solutions to regional mineral deficiencies. However, breaking down the topic of cattle mineral into principal concepts and asking a few fundamental questions can help alleviate some of stress of choosing a mineral program.

Question: How do you incorporate a mineral program into your cattle herd?

Answer: My preference is to feed cattle at the appropriate rate in a concentrate which will also have vitamin fortification and an ionophore. I’ll free choice feed minerals, but some animals can make poor choices. Overseas I have run trace minerals into the drinking water, which if you are set up for works fine. I’ve used trace mineral boluses out West and have colleagues who have used trace mineral injections.

For assistance in dissecting the subject of cattle mineral, we talked to Jim White, Ph.D., ruminant nutritionist with MFA Incorporated.

Question: In what form should producers give mineral to their cattle?

Answer: The minerals that we will feed will usually be salts: calcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate, copper oxide, copper sulfate, zinc oxide, and zinc sulfate. The salts will tend to vary in their solubility, the thought being the more soluble it is, the more likely it is to be absorbed. For example, monosodium phosphate has greater solubility in water than does dicalcium phosphate. Cows quite like eating monosodium phosphate, “XP-4,” but it is several times more expensive that the calcium phosphate. Phosphoric acid is very soluble, but can be a challenge to handle on most operations.

The general thought is that sulfate salts are more soluble, have higher availability than oxides, and that hydroxyl minerals will be more available than sulfates.

Question: Why are minerals important for animal health and performance?

Answer: Minerals have both structural and regulatory functions. They are needed for bone and teeth formation, hormone actions, enzyme activation, and water balance. They are a structural part of hormones, e.g., iodine in thyroxine and iron is a structural part of hemoglobin.

Question: What minerals need to be included in cattle diets?

Answer: Minerals needed in largest amounts, in grams per head per day, are macro minerals: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chlorine, sulfur, and potassium. Minerals required in milligram amounts per head per day are micro or trace minerals: copper, manganese, zinc, iodine, iron, cobalt, and selenium. Some others are required in very small quantities, such as chromium, fluorine, and molybdenum.

Arguments could be made that their additions into mineral programs improve performance of stressed animals but it is difficult to show deficiency without stressing them.

Question: What minerals are cattle most naturally deficient in Missouri?

Answer: On an entirely vegetable diet, it is not possible to meet the animal’s mineral requirement for sodium and iodine, regardless of how hard we try to achieve it. Plants do not have a sodium requirement, for the most part, plants rather dislike sodium. Animals, on the other hand, have a rather high sodium requirement.

In many situations, the forage base will be deficient in several macro and trace minerals even if the available forages are adequate in protein and energy. Sodium, iodine, selenium, copper are the most likely short. On a high grain diet, potassium and calcium will be short. Dormant pastures are likely short on phosphorous and may be short on cobalt, manganese and zinc, but that depends. Lactating cows grazing lush spring cool season grass pastures fall short in magnesium and high in potassium, which can result in grass tetany.

There is a substantial interest in using trace minerals which have been bound to an organic molecule rather than associated as a salt. The industry refers to these as chelated or organic trace minerals (OTM). Myself, I like feeding about a third of the zinc, manganese, copper, and selenium as OTM, particularly if I am having problems which I think might respond to an OTM, e.g. hoof integrity, hair coat, or reproductive performance.

Question: Should producers change up their mineral program throughout the year?

Answer: Yes, If the feeds fed significantly changes. Performing a forage test will allow producers to adjust mineral supplementation to keep from over or underfeeding nutrients.

Question: What questions should producers be asking their mineral sales representative about mineral programs?

Answer: • Given the feed resources and animals, what is the best product?

• How does the product need to be fed and/or handled?

Is there an expiration date?

• Is it compatible with the animals to be fed? For example, if horses are in the pasture using a free choice Rumensin 1620 mineral is the wrong product because it is highly toxic to horses.

• What do they think of mineral consumption and an animal’s nutritional wisdom? This thought processes concludes that if the cows eat the mineral, they need it.

For myself, while this does have some intuitive appeal, it does not fit well with the cases I’ve seen of founder, dirt eating, bloat, hardware disease, and cattle licking/eating old car batteries.

Keeping these basic mineral supplementation considerations in mind can help producers navigate the expansive product lines offered by feed companies to find a mineral that meets the needs of their cowherd.

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Herd Health and Reproduction

By Emily Smith for Cattlemen’s News Herd health is an essential component of acheiving excellent short- and long-term reproductive efficiency. As if the cost of treating disease isn’t enough motivation, the potential for immediate and permanent impacts on fertility, calf growth and herd immunity make developing a herd health program a top priority! Veterinarians should be consulted to create proactive plans for monitoring health and preventing disease based on the goals, geographic location, and risk factors specific to each operation.

Prevention The term “biosecurity” is often casually tossed around in the beef industry, but certain biosecurity practices must be implemented to prevent disease outbreak. Care should be taken when introducing new animals to established groups to avoid transfer of reproductively important pathogens like Leptospira, BVDV or Trichomonas, as these may cause abortion or infertility. Risk reduction strategies include purchasing animals with a known source and vaccination history, testing for high-risk diseases, and quarantining for 21-30 days prior to mixing animals from different cohorts. Additionally, precautions against fence-line disease transfer between neighboring operations may be taken by cooperatively planning animal distribution to minimize direct contact at any given time.

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Keeping things clean on a beef farm seems far-fetched, but sanitation management is more attainable and effective than it is usually given credit. Reducing excessive exposure to waste, mud, and other environmental sources of diseases may dramatically reduce infection rates. Sanitation should be prioritized when managing cattle through practices like changing dirty needles when giving injections.

Additional measures should be taken during periods of suppressed immunity, such as at calving, to decrease disease exposure of more susceptible cows and unvaccinated calves.

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The vaccines required and recommended in a protocol depend on factors like animal class, location, shipping destination, and the prevalence of certain diseases. Actually producing immunity with those vaccinations requires careful consideration of vaccine type and timing of administration as well as complete compliance with recommended handling practices. Failing to keep vaccinations at the appropriate temperature, syringe contamination, exposure to sunlight, or inaccurate dosing may drastically reduce herd immunity. As instructions vary between vaccine types, it’s imperative to carefully follow all label directions for storage, route of administration, and expiration. Veterinarians should be consulted for guidance on state and shipping requirements, regional diseases of concern, and development of specific protocols for each animal class.

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Continued from previous page Parasite Control

Timing

Intensity of internal and external parasites varies with location, season, and weather conditions, but even moderate or subclinical infections may reduce reproductive capacity.

Strategies must address the needs of the herd at any given time, making surveillance the most crucial part of an effective control plan. External parasites are often visually detectable, but monitoring internal parasite burden requires use of tools like fecal egg counts. Accurate indication of parasite burden will be provided when assessment is conducted at the time of the year that shedding is highest, which is late spring in most of the Midwest.

Herd health management can be made easy by aligning protocol schedules with key management events that already occur throughout the year. Take a look at this example of how to match events like weaning and pre-breeding exams with vaccination protocols and other health maintenance strategies.

Effective parasite control is accomplished by combining strategies like pasture rotation, elimination of infestation sources, and/or administration of dewormers. Though routinely deworming all animals is a common practice, selectively treating the young and vulnerable based on seasonal fluctuations in parasite presence may be more responsible and reduces reliance on broad treatment of the whole herd.

Both pharmaceutical class and route of administration should be rotated to prevent development of resistance to certain products. Always follow all label instructions for product storage, dosing, and method of administration to ensure efficacy.

The best herd health program is one that is customized to the risks, herd characteristics, and management goals of each operation. Developing measurable goals, monitoring health, and adapting management to respond to constantly changing factors can be facilitated by excellent record keeping for each animal and a close relationship with a veterinarian. Adhering to the established herd health program at every level enables the herd to reach its potential for animal performance and reproductive efficiency!

For more detailed discussion of the impacts of herd health on reproduction, information on vaccination protocols, or resources for herd health topics, see the MU Extension publication “Herd Health Programs and Reproduction” at https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g2044.

Emily Smith is a DVM/MS candidate at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

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New Year Maintenance

By Michelle Bufkin Horton for Cattlemen’s News The New Year is often a time where we focus on cattle health in our operations. We prepare vaccination protocols, we focus on nutrition to maintain high body condition scores throughout the winter, and we often make new goals for the coming year. Cattle, forage, and land get much of the focus in our industry because of their importance but the most vital part of our operations is commonly looked over and run down; ourselves. Without the farmer or rancher, the operation does not exist. Jason Medows, pharmacist and Missouri cow/calf producer, discusses the importance of taking care of ourselves, especially in the New Year. Medows is a rural health professional who focuses heavily on mental health through his podcast and social media platform, Ag State of Mind.

“It’s maintenance for yourself, just like your car, tractor, or pasture,” explained Medows. He shares a story remarkably like many producers in the industry. Before delving into rural mental health, he thought he was alone in his feelings of isolation, misunderstanding of lifestyle by consumers, and lack of control. Through his network, he realized while his story is uniquely his, it is not unique to him.

“Many people think that only “city” people have to worry about mental health,” said Medows. “Not those with our style of life. My goal with Ag State of Mind is to share real-life stories and struggles, but also real-life solutions for those living in rural America.”

One of the biggest struggles within agriculture is the isolation that comes with the lifestyle. To an extent, it is chosen, but as humans, there is a need for connection with like-minded people. That can be in person or online, it can be other cattle producers or someone outside of the industry. Find a way to build and strengthen connections to combat the extreme isolation that can come hand in hand with our jobs. He also suggests strengthening the bonds between you and your spouse.

Jason and his wife Keri do this by following the rule of twos.

Every two weeks they do a date night, two times a year they go on a weekend trip, and every two years they go away for a week; all without their children. He says it gives them time to be intentional with each other and their relationship.

Another common struggle mentally in agriculture, but especially in the cattle industry, is the lack of control over so many aspects of our industry: markets, weather, trade. All things we do not have power over that can drastically affect our bottom line. This one can be tough to combat, but a big way to work on this is focusing on the things you can control and looking for the positives. For example, we know winter can mean cold and unpredictable weather, just look at last February. That cannot be controlled or changed. However, we can focus on proper nutrition to ensure the cold will not affect our herd as much. We can plan for the freezing days and have supplies and gear purchased to be prepared. While we wish we could be in control all the time, we must admit our limitations and be prepared where possible.

There is a stigma associated with talking about mental health because of the assumption that others have it all together.

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With conversations on social media, through his podcast, and in person at conferences, Medows is attempting to combat that stigma. He believes Ag State of Mind and hearing other agriculturalists’ stories permits us to talk more openly about mental health. Along with talking about your struggles with those close to you, there are other steps you can take to work toward stronger mental health in 2022. The biggest tip Medows suggested was taking breaks when you can.

“The important thing to remember, it may seem like you’re not being productive during your break, but the production level goes up drastically following,” explained Medows. “Also, everyone’s breaks look different. It needs to be something that makes you feel better, not your spouse, not your family, but you.”

In our industry, it can be hard to take breaks because it feels like we are constantly set to go non-stop, and cannot slow down. But that is the perfect time to take a short break to recharge and refuel. Medows also explains you do not have to wait until you “need” a break to take one. They can be stored like hay for a hard winter.

Finding hobbies was another suggestion for improving mental health. “Try to find the one thing that makes you feel better,” said Medows. “Then do that for 15 minutes a week and move it up incrementally from there.” Just like breaks, hobbies look different for everyone. They can be related to agriculture or separate. The key is that farming, no matter the size or scale of your operation is not a hobby.

One of Medows’ hobbies is horseback riding with his sons.

He has begun integrating that into his farm work by riding through the pastures and checking cows on horseback. He explains that if no large issues are outstanding that he must address he counts it as hobby time. Your hobby could be horseback riding, reading, writing, exercise, hiking, or countless activities. If they make you feel better when they are completed, they count.

The benefits of building connections, taking breaks, and finding hobbies can not only benefit your mental health but your relationships and your operation. Medows explains, “taking care of you allows you to better take care of the farm and your family. You have a higher energy level, a higher desire to accomplish goals, and a lower chance of burnout.”

In the agriculture industry, it can be difficult to overcome the stigma of discussing mental health and admitting that we do not have “it all figured out.” It’s imperative to remember that the farm and the cattle are a priority, but so are you.

“You can’t run a sustainable business on unsustainable practices,” said Medows. “We have to take care of ourselves so we can take care of the cattle, the land, and our families.”

Michelle Bufkin Horton is the Membership & Communications Director for the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association.

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Combating Winter Weather Challenges

By Genna VanWye for Cattlemen’s News Body condition

As colder weather approaches, management strategies to reduce cold stress on cattle and maintain cow condition could be beneficial. Cattle adapt well to short-term weather changes without major impacts on performance. However, long-term cold stress can increase energy demands and have lasting effects on performance. Certain management strategies can be employed to decrease the effect of cold stress on cattle performance.

A proactive approach to managing cow body condition can help reduce weight loss and energy requirements during the winter months. Managing cow condition to be at a body condition score (BCS) of 5 or greater prior to the start of cold winter weather can help mitigate weight loss and cold stress.

Cows at heavier conditions will actually handle the cold better and have more weight available that can be lost without major impacts on performance.

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A cow’s winter haircoat will provide a great deal of protection from winter weather but can become less effective when the haircoat becomes wet or is exposed to wind. The LCT of a cow in good condition with a wet winter coat increases to about 53°F, substantially greater than a dry coat. This means basically anytime in the winter that a cow has a wet winter coat, they are using additional energy to maintain their body temperature.

Wind decreases the effective temperature, or wind chill, contributing to cattle heat loss by penetrating their winter hair coat. As wind speed increases, the effective temperature will decrease from the actual temperature. For example, if the actual temperature is 20°F, a 10 mph wind will decrease the effective temperature to 8°F. A 20 mph wind will decrease the effective temperature to 0°F. With heavy wind in cold weather conditions, energy requirements will increase.

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Continued from previous page and out of the wind, increasing their ability to handle the cold weather. When setting up a windbreak it must be sturdy enough to withstand the force of high windspeed. Size will depend on cow numbers, but a good rule of thumb is to provide 25 square feet of protection per cow.

Providing cattle with bedding can have a similar effect by helping cattle get out of the cold while providing some insulation from the cold ground. In instances where calves are present, it is important to provide plenty of bedding and space for the entire group. This will decrease the likelihood of cows bunching and calves getting stepped on.

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Supplementation Cow energy requirements are dynamic and will change with stage of production. Cow energy requirements increase a great deal during lactation, which is important to consider in cold weather because the two combined can bring a cow’s body condition down quickly if not managed correctly. As the weather gets colder, cows will require more energy to maintain their body temperature and ultimately their condition. Daily ration changes are not recommended, but in the event of a long stretch of cold and/ or wet days, it may be helpful to feed higher quality feedstuff, supplement with grain, or consider feeding more of the current ration. The increased energy will help the cows manage cold stress.

Be conscious of increased supplementation of high concentrate feedstuffs as changes in diet can cause digestive upset.

Don’t skimp on the paper.

Not all “Angus” bulls are REGISTERED Angus bulls.

During extended cold winter weather events where additional supplementation is employed, consider extending that additional supplementation past when the temperature moderates to help cows regain the energy lost during bad weather.

Cows will naturally increase voluntary feed intake in a free-choice forage feeding system during cold weather. Water availability is important in keeping feed intake up. Water intake will increase with increased energy requirements, and restricted water availability will reduce feed intake. Keeping water tanks thawed and clean will keep water intake up and help cows handle cold stress.

With an unpredictable forecast ahead, considering strategies that will minimize cold weather stress on cattle could help reduce winter weight loss and additional feed costs. Finding ways to keep cattle dry and out of the wind can go a long way towards reducing supplementation needs.

Having quality paper is vital... for you and your bulls. There are a lot of Angus bulls on the market, but not all are backed by the power of 80 million datapoints and a registration paper. Invest wisely in a registered Angus bull.

Look for the REGISTRATION NUMBER. Bring the Power of Angus to your herd.

Angus.org/PBA.

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Genna VanWye is a graduate research assistant at the University of Missouri.

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Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and Event Center Sweeps International Awards More than a Fair, OEFEC Earns Worldwide Recognition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, Mo., December, 2021 - The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and Event Center (OEFEC) proved small organizations can make a big impact on their community and the world around them.

The organization earned international recognition and won 27 awards, including 14 first place honors, at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) conference. The awards achieved reflect OEFEC’s connection to community, dedication to agriculture, and innovative operations. The IAFE honored OEFEC for projects related to its annual fair, events held away from the fairgrounds, and events other than the fair.

The OEFEC hosts more than 130 events each year. The not-for-profit organization utilizes its earnings to fund improvements to the fairgrounds and to support youth in agriculture. In addition, the OEFEC collaborates with numerous organizations to host community outreach programs each year.

The OEFEC is excited to announce another recent award it has achieved. The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) honored the fairgrounds with a second place award for the OEFEC’s effort in hosting the Ozark Empire PRCA Pro Rodeo. The honor recognizes organizations for their work in creating a safe environment for rodeo competitors and animals.

“It is such an honor to work for an organization that allows me to have the amazing staff to be able to provide fun, smiles and enrichment opportunities to people in the Midwest,” Aaron Owen, OEFEC General Manager, shared. “These awards would not be possible without my board of directors, staff, sponsors, contestants, focus group, stock contractor, announcer, clown, bullfighter, carnival, exhibitors and our great fans. It seems like a dream,” Owen added.

Above: The Ozark Empire Fair staff earned international recognition and won 27 awards, including 14 first place honors, at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) conference.

From left to right: Jack Simmons (Stock Contractor), Aaron Owen (GM) Emma Charleston (Rodeo Contestant) and Jeff Lee (Announcer).

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The International Association of Fairs & Expositions awarded Thomas Kissee the “Prestigious Heritage Award” for his dedication to the fair, community & Agriculture. From left to right - Thomas’ wife LuAnn, Thomas, daughter Kassi Ward and son-in-law Jeff Ward.

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Market Recap: Feeder Cattle Auction January 3, 2022 I Receipts 11,331

Market Recap: Special Value-Added Sale January 6, 2022 I Receipts 4,949

**CLOSE** This regular feeder sale also included a yearling special.

Compared to the last sale, (December 20th), feeder steers traded 3.00-6.00 higher, except with heavy five weight steers trading up to 12.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded 2.00-5.00 higher with the most gain on weights over 725 lbs. Supply was heavy with very good demand. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (68% Steers, 31% Heifers, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 70%.

***** CLOSE ***** Compared to Monday’s regular feeder cattle sale and yearling special, steers under 550 lbs traded mostly 5.00 to 6.00 higher with spots up to 10.00 higher. Steers over 550 lbs traded steady. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs traded 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers over 600 lbs traded mostly steady to 2.00 lower on a lighter test than Monday’s large run. All called considered value Added and part of a verified health program.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs 207.00-220.00; 400-500 lbs 187.50-205.00, thin 209.00-210.00; 500-600 lbs 175.00-191.00, thin 192.00-195.00; 600-700 lbs 163.00-179.00; 700-800 lbs 158.00-166.00; 800-900 lbs 154.50-166.10, 900-950 lbs 151.00-158.25; 1000-1025 lbs 145.00-153.75. Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 170.00-185.00; 500-600 lbs 157.00-174.00; 600-700 lbs 150.00-162.00; 700-800 lbs 146.00-157.10; 800-900 lbs 149.00-156.00; 900-1000 lbs 141.00-146.50.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs 215.00-230.00; 400-500 lbs 195.00-215.00; 500-600 lbs 176.00-201.00, thin 204.00-206.00; 600-700 lbs 161.00-174.00; 700-800 lbs 157.25167.50; 800-850 lbs 155.00-157.25. Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 190.00-195.00; 400-500 lbs 172.50-190.00; 500-600 lbs 161.00-175.00 600-700 lbs 150.00-166.00; 700-800 lbs 150.00158.00; 800-900 lbs 153.00-155.00.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 164.00-173.00; 400-500 lbs 155.00-168.50; 500-600 lbs 146.00-163.00; 600-700 lbs 147.00-161.00; 700-800 lbs 144.00-159.25; 800-900 lbs 145.00152.50; pkg 985 lbs 141.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 150.00-157.50; 400-500 lbs 140.00-154.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00145.00; 600-700 lbs 142.00-154.00; 700-800 lbs 135.00-144.00; pkg 807 lbs 132.00-138.00.

Source: USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News Service Keith Hyde, Market Reporter, (573) 751-5618 24 Hour Market Report 1-573-522-9244

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 165.00177.50; 400-500 lbs 160.00-177.50; 500-600 lbs 155.00-163.00; 600-700 lbs 150.00-157.00; 700-800 lbs 143.50-152.00; pkg 804 lbs 145.00. Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 160.00-167.50; 400-500 lbs 150.00-168.00; 500-600 lbs 142.00-157.00; 600-700 lbs 146.00-153.00; 700-800 lbs 142.00-148.00.

Source: USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News Service Grace Erickson, Market Reporter, (573) 751-5618 24 Hour Market Report 1-573-522-9244

MARKET WATCH Market Recap: Prime Time Livestock Video Sale January 6, 2022 I Receipts 1,123 Supply was moderate to heavy and demand was moderate to good for this Video Auction. The cattle offered are in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Deliveries are current thru March 2022. Current deliveries are cattle that will deliver up to 14 days from the video sale date, which is January 20, 2022. All cattle sold were considered value added and from a verified heath program. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (69% Steers, 31% Heifers). Feeder cattle over 600 lbs was 100%. Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 2-3% pencil shrink or equivalent, with a 8-10 cent slide > 600 lbs and 0 cent slide < 600 lbs.

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